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' y January 1.3, 2014
National Endowment for the Arts
NEA Grants Management Officer
CITY OF BOZEMAN
Re: Montana Ballet Company's Application for an Our Town Grant
121 North Rouse
P.O.Box 1230 Dear Sir or Madame:
Bozeman,MT 5771
On behalf of the City of Bozeman, I am writing in support of the Montana Ballet
Phone: (406)582-2324 Company's (MBC) application for an Our Town grant from the National Endowment
Cell: (406)581-7026 for the Arts (NEA).
TDD (406)582-2301
www,bozenaanmet The City of Bozeman is excited to support the planning and design efforts for a facility
to house the thriving MBC and its Academy. Specifically, the City will be providing
City Manager vision and leadership throughout the project by actively participating in design
Chris A. Kukulski charrettes,reviewing project deliverables, supporting MBC's efforts to obtain matching
funds through grant writing, and communicating to stakeholders and the NEA
Core lues regarding the project. The City of Bozeman will also provide a fallow up report
regarding the results of the project upon request.
itl,t:tm� ':Be honest,hard-
working,reliable and Please do not hesitate to contact me at (446) 582-2306 or ckukulskiQboreman..net if
accountable to the public, you have any questions about this letter or the City of Bozeman's role. I respectfully
Leadership:rake request and appreciate your consideration of the Montana Ballet Company's grant.
initiative,lead by example,and application.
be open to innovative ideas.
Service:Work unselfishly Sincerely,
for our community and its y
citizens.
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others,welcome citizen
involvement,and work together Chris Kukul ski
to achieve(he best result.
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Lead Applicant for Partnership
(official IRS name)� Montana Ballet Company
Primary Partner's iRS City ofBozeman
Popular name(if diffenao¢
Primary Partner's El Mr Ms. First: Chris Last: Kukulski
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Email
Address: ckukulski@bozeman.net
Address: 121 N. Rnuoe, PC} Box 123O
City/State/Zip Code(8'diQitnumbor): 0ozemam/MT/59771-1230
Primary Partner's
Taxpayer ID Number�9-digjt number): 81 6001238
Web Address: httpJ/ vw^mv.boz�armam.net
Title: City Manager
E-mail-, okukulnki@bozeman.ned
Telephone: 406 5822386 ext. Fox'
Organization's Total Operating Expenses for the most recently completed fiscal
7858�65A
year(wnaudbedfigures are moueptab|e): $ ' '
Mission/purpose of your organization:
To exercise our citizen mandate to self govern honestly and efficiently and provide for the health and safety of
our thriving community for current and future generations.
Briefly describe your organization's involvement in planning and executing the project including programming,
management,finances, and any responsibilities for matching the Arts Endowment's grant. Be specific; do not
provide a general statement of support for the project. Use this space only.
The City of Bozeman will be an active partner in the Montana Ballet Company's facility design and planning
project. The City's responsibilities include:
- Pnovidimgvisionand |eadershiptAnoughnutpnojemtto ensure the�emd product reflects the city's mission,
vision, goals, and needs.
-Aotivo|yparticipst|nQ in design oharre8ea. (Staff time for: Day 1 for 10 hrs. and Day 2 for 8 hours)
- Revievvng project deliverables. (Staff time for 1/2day)
- Pnovid[ngpartmmrmh|paupporttoMumtana Ballet Company's efforts to obtain matching funds through grant
writing and other development work.
-Communicating with community partners, sponsors, and interested parties,
-Communicating with the NEA regarding project updates, issues, and evaluations as needed.
-Follow up report on project upon request. (Staff time TBDasneeded)